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BP Appoints Former M&S And Morrisons Exec As Trading Director For Convenience Business

BP has hired Hannah Munns as Trading Director for its forecourt convenience store operations in the UK.

She has over two decades of retail experience and most recently worked for Marks & Spencer as Head of Hospitality. Previous roles include Head of Market Street Strategy, Innovation and Concept Development at Morrisons and Senior Director for Fresh Meals Solutions and Frozen Foods at Asda.

In her new position, Munns will report to David Phillpot, BP’s Convenience Trading Director in Europe, and will lead the growth of BP’s convenience business in the UK through its long-standing partnership with M&S.

Phillpot said: “We are thrilled to welcome Hannah to our UK convenience team. Her extensive experience in the retail and hospitality sector, and proven track record of driving growth and transformation make her a valuable addition to the convenience team.

“We are serious about food at BP, and I’m excited about the new products Hannah’s team is introducing to our stores, including the M&S Gastropub x Tom Kerridge range, that will help us achieve our aim of being first choice for customers on the roadside.”

BP has a network of over 1,150 branded retail sites in the UK, including 300 company-owned and operated stores with a BP Wild Bean Cafe, M&S Food and branded grocery convenience offering.